Family Harm

Question 1

Who are the 2 parties in a PSO?

Answer 1

Person at risk v bound person

Question 2

How long can you detain a person to issue a PSO?

Answer 2

Up to 2 hours

Question 3

How long do you have to serve a PSO for?

Answer 3

48 hours

Question 4

How long can a PSO last for?

Answer 4

From 24 hours to 10days

Question 5

Who can authorise a PSO?

Answer 5

Sergeant or higher must authorise

Question 6

What happens if someone breaches a PSO?

Answer 6

Take into custody

Question 7

What are the court options?

Answer 7

Nil/New PSO/Temporary Protection Order

Question 8

Can you arrest for a PSO?

Answer 8

Yes, only if they fail to remain from being DETAINED

Question 9

Who are the 2 parties for PO?

Answer 9

Applicant v respondant

Question 10

What are the 3 conditions for a PO?

Answer 10

No violence, No contact, No weapons

Question 11

How long does a temporary PO last for?

Answer 11

3 months

Question 12

What happens if the respondent does not contest within the 3 months? PO

Answer 12

Becomes a permanent PO

Question 13

Contravening

Answer 13

Breaching PO.. failing to attend programs

Question 14

If you had a PO against you what would you have to provide police with (if you have one) within 24 hours?

Answer 14

provide police with your fire arm weapon

Question 15

Can a welfare guardian apply for a PO on behalf of the applicant?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Can an applicant change conditions for a PO?

Answer 16

Yes, such as living with each other: can contact